What You'll Learn
- Mastering the 'bevel' foot shape for superior lines and ankle stability.
- Executing precise fondu movements while maintaining turnout and square hips.
- Improving balance in demi-pointe and arabesque through core engagement.
- The relationship between heel placement and weight distribution for better control.
- Techniques for mindful stretching and folding to improve recovery and flexibility.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized Deep Dive Technique Barre at Broche Ballet, designed for the dancer who craves precision and a meditative approach to training. This 27-minute class moves beyond simple repetition, focusing instead on the minute details that transform a good dancer into a great one. We begin with a focus on fundamental alignment, specifically targeting the mechanics of the feet and ankles. You will learn to distinguish between the sickle, wing, and the essential bevel shape, ensuring that your demi-pointe and extensions remain aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.
The session guides you through a series of exercises including detailed pliés and tendus, where the emphasis remains on maintaining a heel-forward position to maximize turnout. One of the highlights of this class is the deep exploration of the fondu. Often misunderstood, the fondu requires a delicate balance of strength and fluidity. We practice this movement to the front, side, and back, paying close attention to the placement of the foot in cou-de-pied and the extension into arabesque.
By slowing down the tempo, Broche Ballet allows you to build a deeper mind-body connection. This meditative pace is ideal for refining your balance and ensuring that every movement is executed with intention. You will also work on demi-pointe turns and sustaining arabesque positions, learning how to stabilize the standing leg while finding length in the working leg. The class concludes with restorative stretching and a final plié to integrate the work. Whether you are looking to fix a persistent technical habit or simply want to approach your practice with more mindfulness, this barre offers the tools needed to elevate your technique.
